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Curried Greens
6 Servings When people hear the word "greens," I think they immediately conjure up childhood memories of overcooked lumps of vegetation they were forced to eat and hated. But the vegetable section of the grocery is a different world today, brimming with a variety of greens such as spinach, chard, kale, mustard, collards,…
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HG's Breakfast Pizza
1/2 cup fat free egg substitute 1/4 cup shredded fat free mozzarella 1/4 canned tomato sauce 2 tablespoons chopped green bell peppers 2 tablespoons chopped mushrooms Optional: salt, black pepper, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, etc.(these ingredients are not included in the total amount of calories…
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Garlic Chicken
:heart: INGREDIENTS:heart: 2 teaspoons crushed garlic 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves :heart: DIRECTIONS:heart: Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Warm the garlic and olive oil to blend the flavors. In a separate dish, combine…
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Apple Brandy Turkey Patties
Even my 7-year-old will eat these! :drinker: Ingredients~ 1 pound freshly ground raw turkey breast 1/2 c. peeled, shredded apple 1/4 c. fine, dry breadcrumbs 1 egg white, lightly beaten 3/4 tsp. coarsely ground pepper 1/4 tsp. salt Vegetable cooking spray 1/2 c. unsweetened apple juice 1/4 c. brandy 2 tsp cornstarch 1 TBSP…
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my fav salad
green mix (spring mix, whatever you prefer) avocado 1/8 cup crasins grated carrot (optional..i don't use this) 1/8 cup nuts of choice (i use pecans) red pepper cut very fine chopped green onion tops 1 serving peppered goats milk cheese (sometimes i substitute for feta) dressing maple syrup light (about 1 tsp, your…
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Grilled Marinated Swordfish
This is my all time fave fish dish... this is my dinner tonight.. Yum~O! INGREDIENTS 1 clove garlic 1 tablespoon and 1 teaspoon white wine 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1-1/2 teaspoons soy sauce 1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil 3/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 swordfish steaks 3/4 teaspoon chopped…
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soup anyone?
Anyone have any great simple soup recipes??
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great recipes and websites
I just joined this site recently and have been reading a lot of posts. Just wanted to thank everybody for sharing so many great recipes as well as their favorite websites. This is just what I've been hoping to find somewhere. :flowerforyou:
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Mini Meatloaf
Makes approx. 21 muffins 2 lbs. Lean Ground beef 1 1/2 Cup Italian Bread Crumbs 1 Cup Partly Skimmed Mozzarella 2 egg whites 1 small onion diced 1 clove garlic minced 1/2 cup milk 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. black pepper 1/2 cup ketchup 2 tsp prepared mustard 1 tblsp. Splenda Brown Sugar Blend - In a large bowl mix the ground beef,…
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Mexican Pasta Salad
I made this last night...hadn't made it for years, and I forgot...how...good. It's from the Moosewood Restaurant Cookbook. The pasta combined with the beans makes a complete (meat-type) protein. It's low in fat, and high in complex carbs. Makes 2-3 generous meal-sized servings. 1 cup uncooked pasta (I use brown rice pasta,…
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Ham & Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Ham-&-Cheese-Stuffed Chicken Breasts Ingredients 1/4 cup grated Swiss, Monterey Jack or part-skim mozzarella cheese 2 tablespoons chopped ham 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard Freshly ground pepper to taste 4 each boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (1-1 1/4 pounds total) 1 each egg white 1/2 cup plain dry breadcrumbs 2…
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Mushroom-Beef Stroganoff
Makes 4 servings, 3/4 cup each ACTIVE TIME: 20 minutes TOTAL TIME: 2 hours EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy 8 ounces beef top round, trimmed 3 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 large onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons paprika 1 14-ounce can reduced-sodium beef broth…
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Italian Asparagus
From Cooking Light-2002 Ingredients: 1 lb fresh asparagus spear 3/4 cup chopped tomato 2 tablespoons chopped green onion 1/8 teaspoon dried oregano 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme 1/8 teaspoon pepper 2 teaspoons freshly grated parmesan cheese or asiago cheese Directions: 1.Snap off tough ends of asparagus. 2.Remove scales from…
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Tomato Salad
I LOVE this salad!!! It is almost tomato season so I thought I would post. The longer it sits the better it gets. Ingredients: 5 medium tomato, sliced in wedges 1/3 cup sliced onion 1-2 tablespoon olive oil 1-2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar(I like white balsamic for this salad) 2 leaves fresh basil, shredded salt & pepper…
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Marinated Pork Tenderloin
The best grilled meat ever!!! Ingredients 1 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup olive oil 3 cloves garlic 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger 1 tablespoon brown sugar 3 pork tenderloins Directions Place pork tenderloin in large ziploc bag. Peel and lightly crush garlic. Add garlic and ginger to bag. Whisk together soy sauce, olive oil and…
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Asparagus Salad with Beans and Feta
Asparagus is in season. Here is a light, fun recipe. Asparagus Salad with Beans and Feta So the beans and feta don't break up too much, gently toss the mixture with your hands. Ingredients 3 cups (1-inch) diagonally cut asparagus 1 cup canned cannellini beans or other white beans, rinsed and drained 1/2 cup thinly sliced…
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Grilled Lime Ginger Pork Tenderloin
This was published in the St. Louis Dispatch in 1996. I have been making it ever since. I hope you like it as much as I do. Ingredients: 1/4 cup fresh lime juice 2 large garlic clove, crushed 2 tablespoons coarsely grated fresh ginger 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup 1 lb pork tenderloin pepper Directions: Combine lime juice,…
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emotional eater
I eat when I am bored. I eat when I am stressed. I eat when I am sad. I eat when I am angry. And yes...sometimes I even eat when I am hungry. To combat this I try to keep a water bottle handy, but what is a good snack that will satisfy? Something that I can eat a lot of and not feel guilty or get fatter with?? Is there…
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Balsamic Chicken with Baby Spinach
:heart: INGREDIENTS :heart: 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 cloves garlic, chopped 2 (8-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved 8 ounces baby spinach 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1/3 cup low-sodium chicken broth 1 cup low-sodium canned chopped tomatoes with juice 2 cups whole wheat couscous, cooked :heart:…
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20 Minute Fish Tacos
This is super easy, most of time is spent chopping. Ingredients 4 frozen tilapia fillets, thawed 4 8-inch flour tortillas (I use the wheat ones) 1/4-1/3 head green cabbage Dressing: 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1 green onion, sliced or minced 1 teaspoon chopped jalapeno or serrano chili, to taste 1 tablespoon light…
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Confetti Salad
From Bon Appetit-circa 2006??? Ingredients: 1 cucumber, chopped 16 ounces baby peas, thawed 2 bunches radish, chopped 1 cup celery, chopped 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped a SMALL, SMALL, SMALL amount of ranch salad dressing,(just enough to lightly coat salad, the water from the ingredients helps to create more dressing)…
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Pound Cake
Pound cake is usually a diet-killer with all that butter, but I just came across this recipe. 5 tablespoons reduced-far margarine or light butter 1 1/4 cups sugar (or substitute splenda) 3 egg whites 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 2/3 cups unbleached flour 1/2 cup oat bran 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup vanilla or lemon…
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Greek-Style Stuffed Peppers
1 pound lean ground beef 1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry 1 medium zucchini, coarsely grated (about 2 cups) 1 small onion, minced (about 1 cup) 1/2 cup bulghur 1 egg, lightly beaten 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon salt Freshly ground black pepper 3 red bell peppers, halved…
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Tortilla Lasagna
I got this idea from Rachel Ray. It was very very good! I don't know if the nutrition facts are correct... I have my 2 yo on my lap... you know how that goes :ohwell: .... maybe not:angry: Anywho.... 3 flour tortillas 6 oz.(before cooking) of ground turkey 1/2 cup Healthy Choice Traditional sauce 1/2 cup Fat free ricotta…
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Chopped Salad with Lemon and Dill
5 cups shredded romaine lettuce (about 1 head) 2 cups shredded radicchio (1/2 head) 2 scallions, chopped 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon fresh dill, or 1 teaspoon dried Salt and freshly ground black pepper In a large bowl toss together the romaine, radicchio, and scallions. In a small bowl,…
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waffle recipe needed
I hope you can help... Sunday morning is usually waffles for the kids, but I'm trying to find a lighter version that won't totally gum up the waffle iron... I"ve tried a few but no luck yet. Does anyone have any suggestions or recipes they've tried that are light and still cook up okay?
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Cornmeal-Crusted Roasted Ratatouille Tart
Crust: 2/3 cup yellow cornmeal 1/3 cup whole-grain pastry flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons canola oil 3 tablespoons water Filling: 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon olive oil 2 shallots, thinly sliced (about 1/3 cup) Cooking spray 1/2 pound thinly sliced eggplant rounds (about 1/3 medium eggplant) 1…
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Oven Fried Sesame Chicken
Low Fat and Low Fat Calorie Recipe! :heart: INGREDIENTS:heart: 4 chicken breasts halves (3-ounce each), boneless and skinless 2 tablespoons soy sauce 3 tablespoons sesame seeds 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper :heart: DIRECTIONS:heart: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a baking dish…
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Asparagus and Avocado Wraps
Low fat and low calorie recipe! :heart: INGREDIENTS:heart: 24 spears asparagus 1 ripe avocado, pitted and peeled 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 clove garlic, minced 1 1/2 cups cooked cold long-grain white rice 3 tablespoons plain nonfat yogurt 3 whole wheat tortillas, 10 inches in diameter 1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves 2…
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Savory Grilled Tofu On-A-Stick
Soy Food, Dairy-Free, Vegan Easy to make and fun to eat, this crispy wake-up-your-tastebuds tofu provides a delicious vegan version of traditional corn dogs. Sweet and hot mustard is the secret ingredient in the tangy, delicious coating. Serves 4 Equipment needed: Paper towels for blotting tofu; 6 skewers, if grilling. 1…